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Sale Leads Braves Past Phillies 3-1 as Atlanta Eyes Sweep

J.T. Realmuto's back tightness leaves Philadelphia turning to rookie Andrew Painter.

Overview

  • Atlanta beat Philadelphia 3-1 as Chris Sale went seven innings Saturday, and Robert Suarez finished a clean ninth for his first save.
  • The win put the Braves at eight victories in their past 10 games, while the Phillies have dropped eight of 10 entering Sunday night's finale.
  • Felix Reyes supplied Philadelphia's only run with a homer off Sale in his first major-league at-bat.
  • J.T. Realmuto left with lower back tightness, and manager Rob Thomson said he doubts the catcher will play Sunday.
  • Philadelphia turns to 23-year-old Andrew Painter on Sunday after a migraine delayed his last start, with Atlanta listing Grant Holmes as it manages his recent workload.